These real life depictions of Disney characters show them doing hard drugs and looking a bit off. The illustrations are intensely realistic because the photographer used people who take on specific roles of each Disney character.
Cinderella is a crack-smoking housemaid, Esmeralda is a thief, Robin Hood is a heroine addict and Snow White got poisoned from her alcoholic indulgences. In this series there is also Genie, Alice in Wonderland, Ariel and Jasmine.
It seems as if these real life depictions are making a commentary on the addiction to Disney characters and their stereotypical representations. By making them drug abusers, Kajsa Gelin destroys the falsity the original characters stood for and challenges viewers to think twice about what these popular characters stand for.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Real-life Character Depictions
- There is a trend of creating realistic depictions of beloved fantasy characters in provocative visual media.
- Subverting Stereotypes
- There is a trend of using provocative visuals to subvert long-standing stereotypes associated with beloved fantasy characters.
- Challenging Perceived Identities
- There is a trend of using provocative visual media to challenge viewers' perceptions of the beloved fantasy icons they grew up with.
Where This Applies
- Fantasy Art
- There is an opportunity for Fantasy Art industry professionals to push boundaries with their visual depictions of beloved fantasy characters.
- Visual Arts
- There is an opportunity for Visual Arts professionals to use provocative imagery to challenge viewers' perceptions of popular figures and tropes.
- Social Commentary Art
- There is an opportunity for Social Commentary Artists to use their art to question popular perceptions of society's icons.
